I don't know about that.I had a headache afterwards.Ouch. Hate when that happens.

Although I like all the differentvariations of music,I have never interested myselfenough to know the titlesof the songs or the singers' names.I'm so clueless about all of that.A good friend used to laughand tease me that I wouldn't knowa famous singer if I saw one. When I was a flight attendant,I had a drummerin a famous band(famous to other people...to me...not so much...who are you again???)give me his phone number.Oh no he diin't.He wanted mine,but I wouldn't give it to him....I was married--duh!Although marriage didn'tever seem like a deterrentto most passengers....I actually had an extremelytall, professional basketball playerfollow me into the first class galleyand put his hands on me.Oh, no he diin't!!!!!It took my threatening bodilyharm from my husband(who was about 7 states away)for him to apologize and leave the galley.Hello? What is wrong with these people? See why I became a teacher? Anyway, this drummer gave me his numberand told me to call.When I got home from my trip,I told my husband about it.King Common Sensecalled that number,and yes....it really was thedrummer's home phone.I think that's all I have to say about that.Aw man, you realize whoever isreading this is DYING to knowwhat band he was from.hint, hint!If you won't say here, email me later.Not.even.kidding.

As a wife,I let my husbandcontrol the music in the car.

Doesn't bother me one bit.It's worked for us for 20 years.He has good taste,so what he chooses is fine.I don't care...I only listenwith half of my brain anyway,the other half is thinkingabout tons of other stuff.

As a mom,I let my kidscontrol the music in the car.

Ok. Not a problem.I get to have inputin what they're hearing.My kids know....anything too sexy, too rude,or too melancholy is not allowed.By melancholy....I mean the whole"my life is over because you left me....I'm worthless without you....I'm such a piece of nothingness...I'm a dirt speck underneath your feet"type of music.Nope. My kids aren't allowedto listen to people moanabout how crappy their lives are,how they were insignificant beforebeing with a certain person,and how they're lives aremeaningless without that person.I tell my kids,"Hey, not everyoneis going to like you--much less LOVE you...so get over it and move on.Don't sit around wallowing in it.You're better off by yourselfthan being around peoplethat make you feel inconsequential."My kids don't even botherwaiting for me to tell themto change the song anymore."I know mom....I'm changing it!"--is what I hear before I even say anything.Well done Mom.I honestly think that some of thatmusic is almost worse than themusic that is too sexy, or too rude.Repeating lyrics of lovesicknessover and over is such a waste of time.Plus, it can really eat at your soul.Seriously.

As a teacher,I listen to tonsof Kindergarten songs.

Yup. Doesn't make me crazy.

In fact, I just watchedSaving Mr. Banksthis past week,and I absolutely LOVED it.Haven't seen that yet.I had no ideathat one of my favorite musicalsas a child is actuallybased on a book...now why did it take meall this time to find that out?Time to read me some Mary Poppins!

I found this on Pinterest.Don't know who to credit...Thank you for sharing!In honor of Dr. P.L. Travers,I made someMary Poppins Graphic Organizersfor all of us!Of course you did!Woot-Woot!

I've been fine with mymusic "whateverness" until lately.This year there have been changes.

It has taken me 43 yearsto say, "ENOUGH!"

I still generally listen to whateverother people want to listen to,but I now know what Ilike.On those DESPERATE days....when total madness and mayhemsurround a stressed out Kindergarten teacher...if you teach--you know EXACTLYwhat I'm talking about--I close up my Kindergarten classroom(when I actually have afew minutes of rare "alone" time) and go to youtube to hear my music.Alone time? What's that?You may be asking this if you areteaching in the trenches.It doesn't come often, and I've actuallyhad to just stop everythingand do this for myself. I've had to tell myself:SO WHAT--if my classroomisn't Pinterest perfect?SO WHAT--if my plans aren't pristine?SO WHAT--if everything isn't Common Core aligned?BTW...I just found out thatCommon Core has been dumpedby the state of Florida.Yup, you heard right...teachers have been scramblingto get everything up to par forCommon Core and nowwe have to switch tosimilar standards undera new Florida name with newcode numbers.Of course!Are you surprised?Education=Pendulum

REALLY????!!!????

Same tune, different lyrics?Beautiful analogy....and yes, same tune, different lyrics.Unfortunately, the 'composers'are getting overwhelmed in the process.Teaching isn't what it used to be.Aw snap! Was that out loud?!What a waste of time,colored ink, and laminating...not to mention--sanity!Can I just say thatmy right arm is throbbing at the moment....it's physically painful to thinkof all of that cutting I've donein the name of Common Core.Aaaarrrrrggggghhhh!!! This is why we have to betrained on how to use thedefibrillators! We'll need themfor our co-workers!

Welcome to themadness and mayhemof teaching. Do you really want to knowwhat's wrong with oureducational system?Insert can of worms.POLITICS.Open can of worms.She's gonna blow...I will never be able to do everythingthat the politicians insist thatI do.Nope.I'll be dead and buried first.

I will never be ableto follow their rotational five yearoverhauling of educationand live a peaceful life.

Sorry Dick Van Dyke...I have to change some lyricsin your song:Step In Time from Mary Poppins

youtube.com uplaoded by SurroorSunshine State Standards!Step in time, step in timeStep in time, step in time Sunshine State Standards step in time!Common Core State Standards!Step in time, step in timeStep in time, step in time Common Core State Standards step in time!

Florida State Standards!Step in time, step in timeStep in time, step in time Florida State Standards step in time! Nary a reason, nary a rhyme....All you teachers--step in t!

Even if you know the song,you have got to watch thechimney sweeps up there andjust imagine all the teachersrunning around like crazy.Just the first 80 secondsof the clip will suffice (1 minute 20 seconds).Yup, that's us.Running around likemadmen with no rhyme or reason.

Don't worry about me...I've come to the following conclusions:

No need to drink.No need to take medication.No need to yell and scream.No need to shovechocolate in my mouth.No need to gain another50 lbs. from teaching stress.Girrrrl, you're preachingto the choir sista!

No need to quit my job.Do people still hire chimney sweeps? That's the irony of it all.We keep getting beat upbut there we are......every Monday morning......week after week......month after month......year after year...I'm telling you!Eternity for teachers hadBETTER have at leasta 5 minuteMr. Holland's Opus scene.What am I talking about?Check out this post.for an explanation.It is...what it is.So what--if I am not superhuman?I can do this.It may not be perfect.It may not be printed in colorand laminated.BUT...

it will be fine. More than fine actually.Just saying...My focus is the children.As it should be.Remember them?Focus on the good.

Focus on what I CAN do.I know, I'll focus on makinga labeling sheet for everyone...

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Mary Poppins Labeling Sheets

Students can write the label words,

or students can cut and past the label words.

Wait a minute!I just realized that I don'tknow if labeling is even onmy new standards list.Oh, SH......Sugar! Just breathe!In...Out...In...Out... Let me play my music.Excuse me while I take a minute to exhale.

Pachelbel's Canon in D

youtube.com uploaded by iS SerDcLove this song.My bridesmaids walked down the aisleto this song.

Nessun Dorma - Luciano Pavarotti

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Agnus Dei - Samuel Barber

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Luciano Pavarotti Il Gladiatore

youtube.com uploaded by Zura BalanchivadzeGood golly! What a gift!

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Vocal)....Bach

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The Gipsy Kings - Greatest Hits

youtube.com uploaded by AndigreatesthitsFour Seasons - Vivaldi

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The Flower Duet - Leo Delibes

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Stand By Me/ Playing For Change / Song Around The World

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Josh Groban You Raise Me Up With Lyrics

youtube.com uploaded by Nitchan J.Seriously! WOW....that's all I got...WOW!

Ok....I'm good now.I can do this thing called teaching. Bring It!See, you are superhuman!